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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.60, 1,587.94 and 684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.60, 1,587.94 and 684.84 is: 945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.60 : 1,587.94 = 684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.60/1,587.94 = 684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.60x = 1,587.94 × 684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.60x = 1,087,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,484.83/1,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.15

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